VW independent/submitted information Locally owned businesses are the backbone of America’s economy. As local shops begin to open, the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and First Bank of Berne have partnered to encourage shoppers to think local, buy local, and, most importantly, support their local businesses first. Whether it is visiting a storefront or […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information More changes have been made to the local Fourth of July celebrations, according to Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Secretary Larry Lee. The first changes concern the Van Wert events for Independence Day. American Legion Post 178 will be selling half-chicken dinners fresh off the grill, with potato salad […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 11:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ronald C. Morris, 93, of Sebring, Florida, passed away at 3:47 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2020, at his home. He was born August 8,1926, in Van Wert. On August 9, 1947, he married Betty (Waldron) Morris, who passed in 2004.Ronald was the owner and operator of Ronnie’s Gulf on the corner of Shannon and Summit […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Klayton R. Hooper, 59, of Cloverdale, died Sunday evening, June 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 1, 1960, in Zanesville, the son of Ronald Hooper, who preceded him in death, and Dixie (Ball) Hooper, who survives in Washington Courthouse. On July 13, 1996, he married the former Bernadine Gutierrez, who survives. Klayton […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 4:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information As of Monday, the Van Wert County General Health District is reporting 17 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in the county. The health department is also investigating an outbreak at the Cooper Farms Cooked Meats plant in Van Wert, which has had five confirmed cases and other symptomatic individuals are being […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 2:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Students from the piano studio of Annette Hoverman recently participated in the National Piano Guild held annually in Van Wert since 1988. Each student prepared a program of memorized pieces, scales, chords, and various musicianship phases. Twenty-two students of Mrs. Hoverman prepared 10-piece programs and performed before a certified Piano Guild judge. […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert Police June 21, 10:32 p.m. — Derek E. Pontius, 35, of 523 N. Chestnut St., was charged with aggravated burglary for an incident that occurred in the 500 block of North Race Street. June 20, 1:15 a.m. — Mark A. Corya, 55, of 110 N. Harrison St., was cited for disorderly conduct while […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent/submitted information Brumback Library and its five branches have some exciting activities planned for this week as part of its Summer Reading Program. The theme for the week is Between the Waves. On Monday, Science Central presents “Experimenting, the Process” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, with a Pirates, Mermaids, & Fish, Oh My! activity scheduled […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the new schedule for counting people experiencing homelessness in the 2020 Census. The operation was originally scheduled for March 30, March 31, and April 1, but health and safety concerns with COVID-19 forced the Census Bureau to delay these activities. Between September 22 and 24, the Census […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Ohio 81, between Ohio 116 and Township Road 199, near Spencerville, will close June 29 for 30 days for a culvert replacement. The work will be performed by Vernon Nagel […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News